Municipal solid waste that is acceptable for disposal at the landfill consists of mixed household and commercial solid waste that is non-hazardous, and does not contain free liquid. Construction and demolition wastes should be broken into pieces. Hazardous wastes that are radioactive, reactive, ignitable, corrosive, pathological, acidic or otherwise hazardous cannot be accepted by the regional landfill. Propane tanks cannot be disposed of; however, we do accept propane tanks as recyclable items and store them separately. Please let us know if you have any propane tanks you wish to get rid of.

We ask that all your waste be sorted so that materials can be put in the proper place and/or bin to help reduce the impact, and cost, to the landfill. If you do not know where something goes or if we can handle it, please ask the scale attendant or yard staff.

Please Note: many non-standard items can be accommodated by the regional landfill. To dispose of items appropriately, please let the scale attendant know exactly what you have. There may be an additional fee for handling of this material. If you are caught throwing any of this material away into regular waste stream, you will be charged for its cleanup.

On May 20, 2011, a firefighting helicopter crashed into the Lesser Slave Lake near Canyon Creek, taking the life of pilot Jean-Luc Debas died at the scene. A memorial park on the shore of Canyon Creek honours the bravery of Mr. Debas. Visit the Municipal History section to learn more about our region's rich heritage.

Mentoring and training capable and energetic teenagers for potential careers as firefighters.

Each year LSRFS mentors and trains a small group of capable and energetic teenagers for potential careers as firefighters, EMTs, police, or forestry officers. The program is designed for youth between the ages of 14 to 17 years, and runs from March until June 2016.

There is a limited number of spaces due to the nature of the activities and the supervision required.

This program involves a number of different agencies including Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, RCMP, Alberta Health Services, and LSRFS, who introduce the group to the different aspects of their organization’s scope of responsibilities in emergency response and management. Youth take part in tons of activities, such as hazard reduction burning, vehicle extrication, air tanker operations, wildfire operations, policing, and emergency medical services.

The Lesser Slave Regional Fire Service is currently accepting applications for the 2016 Future Firefighter Program.

Program Components Include:

Firefighting Equipment

Fire Science

Pump Operations

Patient Handling

Wildland Firefighting

Fire Ground operations

Helicopter and Waterbomber operations

Vehicle Extrication

Wildfire operations

Aerial operations

Search and Rescue

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Life, Work and Leisure in Lesser Slave River

On May 20, 2011, a firefighting helicopter crashed into the Lesser Slave Lake near Canyon Creek, taking the life of pilot Jean-Luc Debas died at the scene. A memorial park on the shore of Canyon Creek honours the bravery of Mr. Debas. Visit the Municipal History section to learn more about our region's rich heritage.

A few important fact, figures and considerations regarding the Regional Landfill.

The Regional landfill operates under the guidance of the Lesser Slave Lake Regional Waste Management Services Commission; which is comprised of three Council Members from the Town of Slave Lake and three Council Members from the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River. The facility operates under approval from Alberta Environment and provincial legislation.

The transfer stations in Smith, Flatbush and Marten Beach are operated under the supervision of the MD, and as such are a separate entity from the Regional Landfill. For questions related to transfer stations, please call the MD office at 780.849.4888

How Long Does it Take to Decompose?

The chart below shows average decomposition times for some commonly disposed items. Keep in mind that these decomposition times are for items left out in the elements. Items in a landfill would take far longer to decompose because they are covered up, thus eliminating many elements required to assist in breaking down materials. There are actually landfills in the US that were shut down in the 40's that you can dig up a news paper and still read it, or find a hot dog still the same as it was when deposited.

Item

Decomposition Time

Item

Decomposition Time

Paper Towel

2 to 4 Weeks

Cigarette Butts

10 to 12 Years

Banana Peel

3 to 4 Weeks

Leather Shoes

25 to 40 Years

Paper Bag

1 Month

Tinned Steel Can

50 Years

Newspaper

1 to 5 Months

Foamed Plastic Cups

50 Years

Apple Core

2 Months

Rubber Boot Sole

50 to 80 Years

Cardboard

2 Months

Plastic Containers

50 to 80 Years

Cotton Glove

3 Months

Aluminum Can

200 to 500 Years

Orange Peels

6 Months

Plastic Bottles

450 Years

Plywood

1 to 3 Years

Disposable Diapers

550 Years

Wool Sock

1 to 5 Years

Monofilament Fishing Line

600 Years

Milk Cartons

5 Years

Plastic Bags

200 to 1,000 Years

Life, Work and Leisure in Lesser Slave River

On May 20, 2011, a firefighting helicopter crashed into the Lesser Slave Lake near Canyon Creek, taking the life of pilot Jean-Luc Debas died at the scene. A memorial park on the shore of Canyon Creek honours the bravery of Mr. Debas. Visit the Municipal History section to learn more about our region's rich heritage.

Since 2004, the Regional Landfill has recycled almost 3,000 tonnes of cardboard, paper, plastic, and tin. That's the equivalent of 3 entire months worth of waste diverted from the landfill into another useful purpose. This does not include all the metal, tires, electronics, and Take-it-or-Leave-it items, which is substantial. We encourage all activities that divert this waste away from the landfill, either for recycling as with metal and electronics, or for use on site, such as with concrete.

We have avenues, currently, for paints, electronics, metals, tires, wood, , batteries, light bulbs, propane tanks, oils & filters, plus your regular recycle materials like paper and cardboard. We are looking into other options as well, so keep coming back for updates.

Please Note: You could be responsible for the tipping fees for all of your waste as well as a $50 fine if you are found throwing away a lot of recycle material into the waste stream, or for not sorting your waste appropriately.

Where to Take Your Recyclable Materials

Rechargeable batteries from your cordless phones, cell phones and power tools can be taken to The Source or the MD office.*

Used ink cartridges can be taken to Staples for subsequent recycling.

Ammunition, fireworks & explosives can be taken to the RCMP.

Compact fluorescent Light bulbs can be taken to Shoppers Drug Mart.**

*We do accept both regular and rechargeable batteries at the landfill.

**We do accept compact fluorescent bulbs at the landfill. Please note that large fluorescent bulbs (4-8 ft) must go to the Regional Landfill for proper disposal. Tell the Scale Attendant what you have and we will direct you to the proper place for disposal. PLEASE DO NOT PUT THEM IN YOUR REGULAR HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE, as they have harsh chemicals in them and we want to try and dispose of these chemicals appropriately. Incandescent bulbs can be placed in your regular garbage.

let's all do our part by sorting our waste and finding unique and resourceful ways to reduce the environmental impact on our region.

Life, Work and Leisure in Lesser Slave River

On May 20, 2011, a firefighting helicopter crashed into the Lesser Slave Lake near Canyon Creek, taking the life of pilot Jean-Luc Debas died at the scene. A memorial park on the shore of Canyon Creek honours the bravery of Mr. Debas. Visit the Municipal History section to learn more about our region's rich heritage.

Lesser Slave Lake Regional Waste provides innovative waste management services to residents, businesses and visitors within the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River. We work to create environmental sustainability, promoting diversion and maintaining a clean municipality. Thank you for doing your part to keep the region clean by following the policies and procedures specified below.

Browse this section to view and download all current forms, buylaws and policies related to proper disposal of waste in the region. If you're searching for content not found here, please contact Lesser Slave Lake Regional Waste for more information.

If you are bringing in special waste such as hydrocarbon soil, asbestos, sulfur soils or contaminated waste, you must provide a manifest with the load. Bring a printed copy of your completed Manifest Form with your special waste load. Hydrocarbon soils are required to have labs to the landfill for evaluation in advance before they can be accepted.

Bylaws, Policies and Forms

Bylaws, Policies and Forms

On May 20, 2011, a firefighting helicopter crashed into the Lesser Slave Lake near Canyon Creek, taking the life of pilot Jean-Luc Debas died at the scene. A memorial park on the shore of Canyon Creek honours the bravery of Mr. Debas. Visit the Municipal History section to learn more about our region's rich heritage.

Regional Landfill Resources

Waste Management Contact Information

780.369.2590 (Scale House) 1.866.849.4888 780.849.8897

780.369.2599

MD of Lesser Slave River

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